Top 10 solutions how to overcome eating disorder (ED)

Eating disorder?

Here are some

solutions

1. Throw out your scale

If you decided to recover, you don't need those numbers anymore, as you will learn to love yourself and your body without relating it with your weight.

2. Know your triggers

Know your triggers and plan how to deal with them. For example, while exams you could go to a therapy more often or ask for extra support from someone you trust.

3. Find a good psychologist

EDs need to be treated seriously, otherwise, they can spoil your life and the lives of people who love you. So better find a good psychologist in your area or online and consult.

4. Don't diet

Healthy eating is the eating your body needs, it's not dieting. Instead of focusing on what you shouldn’t eat, focus on tasty and healthy foods that will nutrify your body. Eat when you’re truly hungry, then stop when you’re full.

5. Fill your life with positive activities

Try something you’ve always wanted to do but never resolved to, learn something new, etc. The fuller your life is, the fewer thoughts you'll have about your weight and eating.

6. Avoid pro−ana and pro−mia websites

These sites are run by people who want to find some reasons and excuses to continue down their destructive way. The “support” they offer is dangerous and will only slow down your recovery.

7. Read "Inner Harvest"

"Inner Harvest: Daily Meditations for Recovery from Eating Disorders" by Elisabeth L. is a wonderful book that offers 366 meditation methods for recovery after EDs.

8. Try intuitive eating

There is a lot of information about this method in the Internet. It will give you normal attitude towards food, you won't be dieting or have forbidden foods and look and feel your best.

9. Focus on what you like about your body

Instead of searching for "imperfections“ while looking in a mirror, recognise the things you like about your look. Do it every day.

10. Avoid strict eating rules

For example, if you want to eat less sugar, don’t say “I stop eating sweets”, better say “I won't eat sweets every day” or “I will eat sweets twice a week”.

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